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    Ghantewala - The 325 year old confectionery in Delhi

    Namaste,

    The oldest confectionery in Delhi - Ghantewala, which had been run by the same family since 1790, pulls down its shutters for good.

    http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33639456

    Pranam.
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    Re: Ghantewala - The 325 year old confectionery in Delhi

    People nowadays are reluctant to buy Indian sweets and traditional snacks, they now prefer chocolates and pastries. Even my children prefer burgers, pizzas or cakes," Mr Jain says.
    Really sad to read ... It speaks volume about the cultural change in the capital of India within a span of just two decades.
    Anirudh...

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